Trailer: LAIKA Lets a Gentle Giant Loose in ‘Missing Link’

In the new trailer for Missing Link, the latest feature project from Oscar-nominated stop-motion powerhouse LAIKA, audiences will get to know a kindly creature of myth and legend — and two intrepid humans dedicated to helping him find his place in the world. The spot also promises more of the innovative artistry and envelope-pushing technical challenges that the studio is known for.

The film is written and directed by Chris Butler (ParaNorman), and features the voices of Hugh Jackman, Zoe Saldana, Zach Galifianakis, Timothy Olyphant, David Walliams, Emma Thompson, Matt Lucas, Ching Valdes-Aran, Stephen Fry and Amrita Acharia.

Annapurna Pictures will release Missing Link in U.S. theaters on April 12.

Additionally, fans can check out a new Amazon Alexa experience tied to the film: Missing Link Adventures. This interactive audio story appeals to children’s innate curiosity, while promoting the importance of bravery, kindness and fitness.

Follow the film at missinglink.movie or on Facebook and Instagram @MissingLinkFilm.

Synopsis:

This April, meet Mr. Link: 8 feet tall, 630 lbs, and covered in fur, but don’t let his appearance fool you… he is funny, sweet, and adorably literal, making him the world’s most lovable legend at the heart of Missing Link, the globe-trotting family adventure from LAIKA. Tired of living a solitary life in the Pacific Northwest, Mr. Link recruits fearless explorer Sir Lionel Frost to guide him on a journey to find his long-lost relatives in the fabled valley of Shangri-La. Along with adventurer Adelina Fortnight, our fearless trio of explorers encounter more than their fair share of peril as they travel to the far reaches of the world to help their new friend. Through it all, the three learn that sometimes you can find a family in the places you least expect.